What ring and pinion should I get? I would like to go with 4.56's as my 92 F-150 has 33x12.5 general grabber at2's and the 3.55's just don't cut it but what gears do I need to get, there are about 8 different dana 44 ring and pinions on 4wheelparts.

 

you are going to need a different carrier for the larger gears for a 44 , i ran into that with my truck when i was running the 456 , btw which is alot of fun!

 

i dont know were ur located but u can call randys ring and pinion or east coast gear supply they are extreamly help full when it comes to these questions. but as far as gears ive always had good luck with Yukon i just orderd 4:56's for my 94 with master install kits for $563 from east coast gear yesterday they did all the resurch for me as well.

 

why would you need a larger carrier considering a replacement ring and pinion should be the same ring size and pinion size just different tooth ratios.

 

you can get "thick" gears but i am pretty sure only in 4:10s. these gears allow you to keep your smaller carrier. or you could buy a nice limited slip for 3:73 and up gears. this will cost more and unless your doin harcore wheeling, i would just track down a 3:73 and larger carrier for your D44



if thats a little confusing the carrier you have now will only fit a 3:73 as its highest number or lowerest gearing with the exception of thick gears. the carrier you need fits >3:73 and higher number/lower ratio gears.

also make sure the gear you order is a reverse cut/ high pinion gear also. the 60s D44s were not high piniona